Who We Are
The College of Design, Art & Performance is USF’s hub for creative academic study and artistic expression, offering a professional environment where students develop skills in design, visual art, music, theater, dance and more. The College is part of USF’s academic and cultural life, producing over 400 performances, exhibitions, and events each year that are open to students and the broader Tampa Bay community.
Interested in our free events? Learn more here.
What We Do
Arts Unbound is a signature program that allows us to expand our footprint in the Tampa arts community and keep our performances accessible to students and faculty by offering free events, including performances, concerts, exhibits, lectures, and more.
As the college continues to grow its cultural presence, we are expanding Arts Unbound to include performances at our additional campus locations and introducing sensory‑friendly programming to ensure that our events remain inclusive and welcoming to all audiences.
Our campuses are also home to museums and galleries that showcase both emerging and established artists, further enriching the creative landscape available to our students and the broader community. With these developments, the college is helping shape one of Tampa Bay’s most exciting up‑and‑coming arts districts into an environment where creativity, accessibility and community engagement come together.
The Impact
Gifts will support our mission of sharing the arts with everyone. A gift to the Arts Unbound Fund ensures that students, faculty and the Tampa community can experience the arts at USF.
USF Faculty and Staff: You can give online through this campaign site, or complete this payroll deduction form (enter fund #230107, Arts Unbound Operating Fund) and email it to fscampaign@usf.edu.
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